Goat Island
Highlights
- Explore the historical significance of Goat Island, a key site in Port Jackson's rich Aboriginal and colonial heritage.
- Discover the remnants of convict-built structures, including the 1830s Queen's Magazine, showcasing early Australian craftsmanship.
- Wander through the lush landscapes while enjoying stunning views of Sydney's skyline from this tranquil island retreat.
- Experience the island's diverse history, from a convict worksite to a filming location, enriching your understanding of Sydney's past.
Goat Island has long been a significant place in Port Jackson. The island, known as Me-mel by the local Cadigal people, was once inhabited by Bennelong and Barangaroo.
Since European settlement, Goat Island played an important and fascinating role in the development of Sydney’s cityscape. In the 1800s, the island was used as a home for convict work gangs and as a gunpowder storage depot.
The Queen’s Magazine, which stands on Goat Island, was built in the 1830s by convicts using sandstone quarried from the eastern side of the island. It was used to store explosives, and beside it there’s a barracks, cooperage and kitchen.
Later, Goat Island was the site of the first water police station and harbour fire brigade. Following this, the island served as a shipyard, and in more recent years it has been a location for filming and concerts, including the television series Water Rats.
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